BodyBalance365, Harrison, NY (2025)

08/09/2025

I love an impromptu dinner party, but not enough to spend a beautiful Saturday afternoon shopping and cooking! ❌ So what can you do? Pick a simple recipe like this Greek Salad with grilled chicken, and make it that morning. ✅ When your guests arrive, warm up some pita bread with (store bought) hummus and pour a beverage. Salud! 💕

Greek Salad: 🥗
2 romaine hearts shredded
2 mini cucumbers thinly sliced
1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
1 cup Kalamata olives halved
2 Tbsp capers
6 oz feta cheese crumbled
Juice of 1/2 lemon
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1/4 cup EVOO
Salt and Pepper
Assemble the salad when you have time (without feta). Toss with lemon, vinegar, and EVOO when you’re ready to serve. Crumble feta on top. Enjoy.

I marinade pounded chicken breasts in EVOO, garlic, Dijon, lemon, salt and pepper and grill 5-7 mins a side. Refrigerate and bring to room temperature before serving.

08/06/2025

I have a lot of clients who are plagued with stiff necks, shoulders, and lower backs. It is not too hard to figure out the cause of their discomfort. 🤔

Spending prolonged periods of time working on a computer results in a loss of flexibility for many muscle groups 😣. Throw in several hours a week of driving, air conditioning blasting on your neck at work, and sleeping in an awkward position and you have the perfect storm. ⛈️

This Doorway Pectoral Stretch will help alleviate the stiffness and improve your posture ✅
1. Stand in an open doorway. Raise each arm to a 90-degree angle with palms forward. Rest your palms on the door frame.
2. Slowly step forward with one foot. Feel the stretch in your shoulders and chest. Stand upright-do NOT lean into the stretch.
3. Hold for 20 seconds. Step back, take a deep breath, and repeat on other side.

Feel better? I do! 😉

07/31/2025

I am getting a lot of questions this summer about coconut yogurt —so should you make the switch from Greek yogurt to Coconut? 🥥 Good question — for people who cannot tolerate dairy, this is a no brainer. Yes!✅

Coconut yogurt is a great source of probiotics (good for your gut), high in B12 and calcium (happy bones!), high in antioxidants (protects you from oxidative stress), and lowers inflammation in your system. Wow! ⭐️

But sadly a 6 oz serving of Coco June plain has only 3g protein , while Chobani and FAGE Greek yogurt have 17g protein. What can you do? Adding a scoop of protein or collagen powder can give you an extra 10-15g of protein, so problem solved. And now that Costco is selling a 2 pack of Coco June for $10, why not give it a try? 🤔Let me know which you prefer!

07/28/2025

We know we need to lift weights to counteract sarcopenia (the natural decrease in muscle that starts in our 30s), but the weight room can be intimidating— and honestly, boring! 🙄 And finding a great strength training class is just not easy — trust me!

Is you’re in the Hamptons this summer, you’ve got to try Karyn Ravin’s strength classes. 💪 She will push you to challenge yourself, lift heavier weights gradually, and the energy she gives off is contagious. (Plus you can’t cheat because she’s doing it all with you!). 😂

Check out her schedule . She looks really sweet in the pic, but she’s no joke! Bring your A Game. 😉

07/25/2025

What does my brain want for lunch?
That is a question you definitely want to be asking— and how about breakfast and dinner? 🤔 Better brain health starts in the kitchen. ✅

This salad is a perfect meal — your brain loves protein (tuna), which is essential for long term memory; healthy fats (olives), which help you learn new things ; and plants (everything else in the salad!) which lower your risk of cognitive decline thanks to the antioxidants and phytonutrients.

What DOESN'T your brain like? ❌ Sugary, refined, processed foods which trigger anxiety and depression—never good for our mental health. 😣 Other "non-food" ways to show your brain some love ❤️ is to move your body daily and remember to calm your mind with a simple relaxation practice such as breath work, meditation, or journaling. Gotta keep our brains happy 😊

07/17/2025

We’ve all gotten the memo by now that we need to be eating enough protein. ✅ But don’t forget about fiber! 🤔 Fiber is so key for promoting our gut health, balancing our blood sugar, keeping us satiated between meals, and even helping our bodies absorb protein.

While animal protein has no fiber, plant based protein does (think legumes, nuts, and seeds), and fruits and veggies are truly the stars of the show. ⭐️ Here are some of the best sources. Incorporate a few into your meals everyday — it won’t be hard with all the delicious berries in July! 🫐

Avocado 1/2 = 5g
Almonds 1 oz = 4g
Blueberries 1 cup = 5g
Broccoli 1 cup = 6g
Chickpeas 1/2 cup = 6g
Chia seeds 2 Tbsp = 10g
Raspberries 1 cup = 8g
Sweet potatoes 1 cup = 7g

07/15/2025

I love doing these nutrition workshops! 💚 It gives me a chance to hear from you and to discuss the topics I am most frequently asked. Nutrition can seem confusing, but it does not have to be.

Join me to figure out your protein needs, to learn which foods promote your health both inside and out, and how to nourish yourself before and after workouts. See you there!

07/11/2025

Entertaining should neither be stressful nor expensive. ✅ Having a few friends for dinner on a Friday night is generally way cheaper than going out — and healthier! But people often worry it will be a lot of work and too much pressure. I am here to convince you otherwise. 😉
Pick something easy like these build-your-own Greek bowls. Other than cooking the chicken - I like a simple marinade of lemon, olive oil, garlic, herbs, and salt and pepper
— the meal comes together quickly. Tzatziki is a simple yogurt cucumber dip 🥒(recipe below), and feel no guilt about using store bought hummus. Chop some veggies for toppings, buy crumbled feta and pita, and put on a playlist. 🎶
Let friends fill in the gaps by bringing appetizers and dessert And who doesn't love a nice bottle of rose? TGIF! ⭐️ Let's hear some of your go-to dinner party menus.
Tzatziki recipe:
1 cup whole plain Greek yogurt
1 English cucumber peeled and grated (or finely chopped)
1 Tosp lemon juice
2 Tbsp fresh dill
Sea salt and pepper.
Combine ingredients in a bowl and chill before serving.

07/08/2025

Maybe July doesn’t feel like the “best” month to focus on our food and lifestyle choices, 🤔 but I disagree. These are the BEST months of the year IMO to enjoy renewed energy, the simple flavors of summer meals, time outdoors keeping active, making sleep and stress reduction a priority, and honestly, just feeling great when you socialize with friends and family. Feeling good feels really good! Let’s talk. 😊

07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July! Enjoy a wonderful holiday with your families and friends. I’m loving all the fresh July produce. 🌽 This salad is a home run — and can turn into a meal if you top it with grilled chicken, fish, or beans. ✅

To feel your best this weekend, remember our “non-negotiables”:
1. Water upon waking! At least 16oz. 💦
2. Morning movement! This weather is begging for a walk, run, swim or beach yoga. 🚴
3. Protein first! Start with the day with a high protein breakfast for lasting energy. 🍳

Most importantly, we are grateful to the men and women in the service for their sacrifices to protect our freedom. 🇺🇸❤️

07/01/2025

Strong is the new skinny…don’t you just love that phrase! Counting calories is SO antiquated ❌ — which is something I focus on with my clients — and the fear of “bulking up” in the weight room as a woman is simply a myth. Eating a diet high in protein and plants (you gotta get enough fiber: 25g daily for women and 35g for men) is the goal to help build muscle and burn fat. 💪 Strength training is essential to prevent muscle loss (sarcopenia) and help preserve our bone density. You won’t get that walking. ✅

If you don’t have access to a gym, pushups, squats, jump squats, etc. definitely will build your strength — just remember to increase your reps, and vary your routine to continue building muscle, just as you would with free weights or machines. Who wants to be “skinny”?! 🤷‍♀️

06/27/2025

Is it safe to eat grilled meats? 🤔 Good question. High-temperature grilling can create carcinogenic compounds, which are linked to cancer when consumed. ❌ Ugh! Charred and blackened meats have the highest concentration of these chemical compounds, so you really want to avoid eating them. So have you had you had your last grilled filet or chicken kebab? 🥩

Hopefully not. Choose lean cuts of meat to reduce the fat and smoke which carry the carcinogens — as in, choose a sirloin vs a ribeye. Also marinading your meat helps reduce carcinogens, and finally cook your meet over a moderate heat to avoid charring and burning the outside. ✅ That being said, you don’t want to undercook your chicken either! The internal temperature should be 165 degrees and 145 for beef or pork.

Here is my world’s simplest chicken kabob marinade — make extra for lunch over a salad!

Lemon Dijon Chicken Marinade (cut 1-2 lb chicken breasts into 1” cubes)
1/2 cup EVOO
1/2 cup lemon (2 lemons)
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tsps garlic minced
1 tsp dried basil, thyme, and oregano
Salt and pepper
Marinade chicken from 30 minutes to overnight. Soak wooden skewers before using so they don’t splinter. Grill kabobs over a medium heat, checking the temp before serving. Enjoy! 😋

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